Childcare Apprenticeship - London

We believe that Happy Teachers, create Happy Children, who create Happy Families. And an important part of our approach is focused on the people, to understand what's working, and what's not. We do this to improve the experience and job satisfaction of our teaching teams.

We are looking for passionate individuals who want to make a difference in Early Years, Hatching Dragons will support you to gain qualifications in Early Years with our partners Shaping Lives and there is opportunity for progression within the Hatching Dragons family.

Day-Day Responsibilities:

Caring for children from 6 months to 5 years old:

• Ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of children, including supporting their daily needs and development

Organisational, record keeping, and planning skills:

• Assisting in maintaining accurate records of children's progress, tracking their learning journey, and helping plan daily activities that align with developmental goals

Communication skills:

• Building strong relationships with children, colleagues, parents, and carers


• Effectively communicating children's progress, concerns, and needs

Willingness to learn and meet EYFS requirements:

• Demonstrating a commitment to understanding and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to provide high-quality education and care

Child welfare & safeguarding:

• Promoting a safe environment by ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of children are prioritised, following policies and procedures to protect their well-being

Understanding early years education:

• Being enthusiastic about early childhood development and engaging children in learning experiences that support their growth in all areas, going beyond the basics of the EYFS

Adherence to operational policies and procedures:

• Following the setting's guidelines, routines, and health and safety protocols to ensure consistency and safety in the care and education provided